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he lines of trucks backed up on sale was the result of a recent EU Operation Stack saw trucks queuing for over 30 miles on the09:32 M20 28/11/2012 the M20 in Kent as a result of competition authority ruling, and had Truckstop News went to press, the the extended strike action at the left workers fearing a round of job Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is Port of Calais was beginning to ease cuts. impression announced Arocs, a as unusual as the complete truck, which A further strike occurred on June 29, as Truckstop News went to press, of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, which went on to last four days. after specialist many drivers had spent days new truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically The protest action led to the closure queuing to cross the Channel. position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an of the Port of Calais, the suspension The strike MyFerryLink workerstrucks, all-new FHbyseries of heavy Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. of ferry sailings from Dover and was suspended on July 2, amid the which is set to follow position, optimised to provide a better view of the road.

This is Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed the driver Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most possibility of with more protests iin thein mindthe suspension of Channel Tunnel aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an all-new series of heavy trucks, oncoming the heels of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. operations – causing mayhem for Theadays. new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance Britishthe hauliers.

Ferry operator P&O said unit it long-haul tractor range was star world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range was the star and a focus on fuel economy.

Details were scarce when we went to Amid the chaos, drivers stuck anticipated it would take up to of 48 the North-West’s Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the launch on attraction for some of the North-West’s in Calais had to contend with hours to clear theofficial backlog of waiting structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a for heavy-duty shortthe increasing trucks on press the M20. isan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road operators, at aefforts of migrants of transport theNews official on manufacturer told ahead Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of The first strike was initiated on June attempting to board waiting trucks to from September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution.

3 of interior launch event by the leading space. give the additional m storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on 23 by French illegal access to the UK. Some manufacturer told workers Truckstop News gain 5 and 6 form, andMyFerryLink pack a dealer vast amount Enza.

8x4/4 concrete with 32-tonne This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and dealer new FHs willagainst be available in both Euro were protesting the Enza. sale drivers reported the French police of who upgrades and improvements. storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount Leading the charge for fuel of vehicle vessels owned by Eurotunnel to were doing little to protect those board.“The cab is optimised both work and manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See rival Danish firm DFDS Seaways.

The queuing in Calais from gangs of up to leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the Centres function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low 150 migrants, who were becoming efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions.

According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good across the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the progressively deteriorated. even worse, killed,” he added. increasingly bold in their attempts (Truckstop issue 301).

UK event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less construction sector will beon known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces UKNews, chance pleasant relaxation aare good I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed Theissystem, which works alongside “The last two weeks have seen and In the UK,been lines of trucks parked vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tothe access UK-bound commercial tired more alert.”

New Actros the ultimate truck for longthe name Arocs. and has manufactured to be idling speed.

Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less We give £5 to to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longunprecedented levels attempted upuncompromising onalert.” the M20 in Kent of Production of the Volvo FH will start inpart spring vehicles. distance transport.

From the outset, designers and tired and more The dump trucks, all-wheel drive andas robust for2013 the ranges and two steering frontofaxles.

Fourcharity for storing information about the route the truck to cut consumption by five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will distance transport.

From the outset, designers engineers were determined to provide the best possible for the European market. entry onto trailers, trucks Operation Stack during theinprotracted Production of the Volvo FHon will start spring 2013 John Simkins, general manager of dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor toughest jobs the construction site. every medical bethe achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with damage one fronttoand three drives along.storing “The next time theabout truckthe uses information route truck engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. on for over 30 miles. and to air-sprung drivers. strikeThe stretched haulage Transmec UK, said the same I-See operates the time drives along.

“The next uses units and route, drop-side chassis vehicles willthe truck Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7, 10.7,firm 12.8 and 15.6 litre.

Theurgent latter rearphysical axles, a intimidation wide range of comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab “The French authorities clearly have More than donated bottles of the same route, I-See operates the action needed to be taken to tackle accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, threeand fourtrade fair in18,000 April 2013. is completely new and comes in the vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” a no arrest policy and the migrants are water and 6500 meals were distributed the migrant crisis in Calais, which had axle vehicles, with 16 output variants form of the new OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes,vehicles engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck playing a are game of cat-and-mouse with to drivers forced to wait in their cabs leftMercedes drivers assaid “sitting ducks”will during the ranging fromClaes 238 bhp to 625 bhp. the Arocs also be tandem examples of the variety of tailor perfectly for any application.

Thevehicles current Actros holds the Guinness World Record Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation. or 0870 6091540 who cannot straight cope. off during some of the hottest days of the strikes.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. the newFrench Arocspolice versions available Corporation.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel new model is seven per cent more frugal for fuelthe economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have “Drivers who are in the queue are year.

However, according to the BBC, “As a company that has been toshown meet future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal seriously worried are cabs witnessing use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel operating trucks around Europe for standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs hasand seven available some drivers had to wait up to 12 Package.

This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four peryears, the when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package.

This package encompasses gangs of migrants roaming from truck hours before bottles of water reached many issue of migrants available for order as a Euro 6 fi tted as a standard.

Drive in 14 different versions.

As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent whileimprovement. the Euro 6 version shows–aFuel four per training and monthly assistance Cotswold Medicals Ltd to truck, some armed with knives, them. version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or attempting to access trailers in and Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Theimprovement.

81 guests took turns to head 17-mile Coverdale House Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s deciding on their next move.

I fear it is It was estimated the cost of the S versions, the new Arocs can also be around the Calais area is nothing new,” Little Sodbury End changing driving styles and increasing drive, chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing styles and increasing Thecarefully 81 guests tookdriving turns to head on aof17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum only a matter of time before a driver is recent strike action to the UK economy Simkins said.

“However, since the Bottles of water were donated to knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical Charges include VAT Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdriveofconfi offered for a level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. dragged from his truck and beaten or, was in the region of £250 million. carriageway roads.

Each ofand the four demonstrator the gurations year the situation has help stranded drivers driving conditions.

The route included single-beginning and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a total Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the Arocs range from the 4x2 two-axle carriageway roads. Each of the four demonstrator which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total see our

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“Isee our should for additional “Ilogistics manager Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who impressive 11.4 mpg the 510 ACCIDENT On make each trip, theatmpg figure savings. achieved was recorded and at averaged the end ofan the day the winner wasinCraig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT see our With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing see our enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium feature on page 8 per cent.

Together I-See and other the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & per cent. Together I-See andPark othercircuit minorin two-seater racing cars piloted by professional ACCIDENT enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton drivers. truck can offer. improvements, the result is fuel consumption feature truck can offer.

S PonOpage T 8 Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised.

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ollowing a competitive trial and evaluation suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the process, civil engineering and road finals of its annual nationwide Dealership surfacing specialists Hazell and Jefferies Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole Ltdishas selected Renault Trucks to join its with day fitted at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

37-strong tipper fleet for the first time.

Veba 936 crane The six finalists out of ITUK’s 63 The decision to order 11 Range C430 8x4 dealerships had to progress through two 32-tonners, supplied by Renault Trucks South, exceptionally tough earlier online rounds was the result of head-to-head tests against before qualifying for the finals. They were Mercedes-Benz, DAF and Volvo. then confronted by a series of challenges that Hazell and Jefferies has now taken delivery of tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge three Range Cs with Wilcox Wilcosteel tipping and professional expertise to the limit. bodies, with a further seven Range Cs with “We set up the Dealership Challenge to Fitzgerald tipping bodies and one Range C with find the very best people and companies in an Aluminium PPG Fabrications body on order. our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, Wrapped in the Pangbourne, Berkshiremanaging director of ITUK. “It is also a way of based firm’s yellow and blue livery, the Range assessing the ability of our dealer network to Cs operate across the whole of the South ensure we continue to deliver the very highest of England for the company’s aggregate levels of care, sales expertise, parts and deliveries, road planing, surface dressing and service technical skills.” general highways work.

The finalists of the 2014 Dealership “When pitched against Mercedes and DAF, Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, the Range C was the clear favourite with our Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks drivers,” said managing director, Richard Hazell.

Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry “It was as though the vehicle had been built Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & specifically for the tipper trade, and we loved Bus Kent. that the gearbox automatically selected the Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership general right ratio for the work we do.haulier and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has new “The vehicles have certainlyselected made a big Master Technicians, who are sent to Japan Renault Range T for its heavy-duty impact in a short space of time,” he continued. to participate in the global I: 1 Grand Prix haulage work for the London “Everyone is really bowled over,transport including one challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing network. of our longest standing DAF drivers, who is against Isuzu Truck technicians from around The 44-tonne Range T480, supplied and now a Renault convert after getting his hands the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at maintained on the new Range C. The good-looking trucks, Enfield, joined three-strong combined with Evenheights’ our eye-catching livery, are fleet in October. The vehicle is fitted with an Amco Veba 936 crane and has a 45 ft all-steer trombone trailer, which extends to 90 ft when required.

Working the night shift on London’s MAMuilding Transport materials streets, the new Range Tsolutions deliversprovider railway reckons its new FH added a fleet of CEMEX UK has tractor are TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 27units new MAN averaging 9.6 mpg tractor units for operation out of its cement production plant in Rugby.

Sixty MAN units now make up the majority of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics fleet.

Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired deadline is now up for voting with Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews fiveprestigious Truckstop year financial package through MAN Financial Truck Stop of the Year 2015 Services. competition, in association with H&G To complement focus on safety, Recruitment – anditsthe running is asCEMEX hotly has specifi ed a range of additional vehicle contested as ever. safety equipment in line with its let existing Hundreds of readers have us fleet. know theithnames and locations of the arrival in July of anotherthe two truck stops they athink are best in the vehicles, total of fivethe new Volvo country for food, facilities and parking, FH500 6x2 tractor units will have joined and the Truckstop News team is currently the 28-strong vehicle fleet of Northampton-based hard at work sifting through thesince entries international haulier, MAM Transport May. and compiling a shortlist of the most The five new Volvos are additional vehicles, he Driver and Vehicle Standards popular ordered toestablishments. cope with recently won extra business Agency (DVSA) has the announced it is publish theforlist next andWe’ll growing demand theincompany’s launching a crack down on defective edition of the paper, upon which groupage and general haulage services, fuel systems inour a bid to reduce dangerous we’ll dispatch top-secret according to MAM transport general manager, fuel spills on UK roads. team of anonymous judges who Chris Williamson.

According to the DVSA’s On will“Our paytrucks a visit each of theMoving aretodouble-shifted and work on onlineand blog, the Agency will be taking a cafés make an independent a mixed schedule comprising a wide variety “more robust” toof vehicles with assessment of approach the quality the of loads, from full loads and heavy product to defective fuel systems from September 1. facilities and service offer. parcels,” Williamson said.on “The latest Volvos are “It’s not acceptable to contaminate the And once the appraisals averaging 9.6 mpg.” road surface orwe’ll to drive a vehicle in such are name themileages, Tocomplete, further improve fuel and tyre the poor condition that a fuel spill is likely,” the winners! firm’s latest FHs are fitted with Michelin X Line blog post read.

Thanks to all readers who ‘Energy’ tyres.

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Mercedes-Benz has announced Arocs, a new specialist truck the international Transline Group, Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its for construction work, recruitment all-new FH seriesconsultancy, of heavy trucks, is embarking which set tothe follow Volvo has lifted the on its 1 and on aisrecruitment drive forlidClass designed with Trucks driver in mind all-new FH series of heavy trucks, onClass the heels of the new The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy.

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Thea new new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium with the driver in mind Actros fordesigned long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the long-haul tractor unit range was thestar star than is and a focus ontofuel economy.

Details were ith scarce when weofwent stability in employment a minimum 400 attraction for some of North-West’s transport Antos press ahead of and theto official launch on expected for our industry.” roles fithe ll and a period attraction for some of the theusually North-West’s September 5,Details the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went New to leading road transport at a will be given employees ofbut unprecedented for heavy-duty shortleading road operators, at a press ahead of transport theNews official on manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch a detailed induction and training growth, the award winning launch event staged by leading September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro radius distribution. launch event staged programmes by leadingare thorough and business is on the hunt for new manufacturer told Truckstop News the

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Artist’s impression of the new AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and – Merc position, optimised to provide a better view of the promises new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window Also benefit to drivers are improved seats and entry step. will beoftough innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. position, optimised to provide a better view of the Stalks and arranged in priority so aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window important ones are now closestmirror to thedesign. driver, and innovative slimmer rear-view steering wheel has aare neck tilt function – Stalks andnow controls arranged in priority world-first in theare truck important ones nowworld. closest to the driver, Safety is high agenda, An steering wheel now on hasthe a neck tilt function – structure more upright A-pillars, world-firstfeatures in the truck world. isan high on the agenda, give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAn structure upright This means features an extra more 300 litres (10.5 cu give the cab an as additional m3 of storage capacity, well as 1greater 300 litres (10.5 This means board.“The caban isextra optimised both for cu storage capacity, assaid. well as leisure time,” Nilsson “Agreater better board.“The cab is optimised for integrated parking cooler, new both lighting leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better noise levels among other features, all integrated parking cooler, new the chance of pleasant relaxation and a noise levels among other features, all nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means drivers chance of pleasant relaxation and a tired and more alert.” a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers Production of thealert.”

Volvo FH will start in tired and more and two steering front axles. FourEuropean market.

Production of the Volvo FH will start in axle versions with one front for andthe three

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FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline. Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under available. vehicle through its paces UKisroads.

Stephen Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

New Actros the ultimate premium truck for longthe name Arocs. idling speed.

Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport.

From the outset, designers and The dump trucks, all-wheel drive was a winner BesttoTemporary ranges fromof1000 3000 Nm and will Group, said: “In recent years, storing information about the route the truck to cut consumption by fivedesigners per cent byand distance transport.

From the engineers were determined tooutset, theRecruitment best possible Agency theengine sizes: the trucks, demand for our services has the dump concrete mixers, tractor bethe achieved by theatfour drives along.

“The next time theprovide truck uses about route truck storing information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market.

Awards the same I-See operates the time grown hugely.

To continue to drives along.

“Thevehicles next truck units and route, drop-side chassis willtheRecruiter 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 for andExcellence 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates 2014. theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure deliver the levels of service besizes, available ashigh two-, threeand trade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” Specialising in the provision our customers have come axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo and on-site management of will also be toThe expect, we need recruit ranging fromClaes 238 bhp totofor 625 bhp.

Mercedes said the Arocs tandem are examples of the variety of tailor vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. current Actros holds the Guinness Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. trained and fl exible supply chain drivers.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation.

An fuel additional five cent saving in personnel, Transline works “Transline Group isseven afive great new per cent cent more frugal for economy atper 40istonnes gvw, butfuel road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line.

Anmodel additional per saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal with some of the world’s most employer.

We have some use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package.

This package encompasses while the Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per blue-chip when specified meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package.

This package encompasses prominent excellent initiatives our available forultra-clean ordertoas afor Euro 6 fittedcompanies. as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training and monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version fourbusiness per training and monthly –aFuel The operateswhich across employees, and want you toassistance get shows version programs are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cutaim by Theimprovement.

81 guests took turns tofuel head a costs 17-mile testand Canada, and is Advice – is and is costs toout cut on fuel by cent Europe, Asia the best out ofstyles your career.

Due The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81volume guests took turns to head on aof17-mile test fastest growing one of the UK’s to the of work coming our asdriving in-lineconditions. six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fitted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge ofknowledge how toThe drive for maximum ofroute to drive for maximum included singleand dualdrive, chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical recruiters. way, carefully we are able to offer more reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads.

Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs carriageway roads.

Each of four which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, market will get under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, thewill mpg figure achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. should make forfuel additional fuel savings.

“Ishould make for additional savings.

“Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining a premium per cent. Together I-See and other envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat premium PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May food waste animalthe by-products Pointon & per cent.

Together I-See andof other minor enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck canJohn offer. improvements, the result iscircuit fuel consumption truck can offer.

Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised.

The new Actros isaverage brilliant.

The driving experience was very fantastic and if the fuel can dropsummed by up toup 10 per cent.

For the Sons, the feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat informative and enjoyable, and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALIST continued. truck, this can equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson performance figures are be Actros believed will belitres an all-round package.

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Theunbeatable driving fantastic and trucks if theActros fuel On-road manners have received much attention, Volvo iswas claiming the new offer exceptional very goodmanners truck - but thisreceived new is a huge step an forward.”

On-road have much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional performance figures are to be one believed itattention, will unbeatable package.

The previous Actrosfront is a handling thatʼs much like a car.

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Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck track sleepers ballasts for TfL/ Dealership Challenge for the second year London Underground as well as fabrication certainly making a statement out on the roads.” running.

We filocal eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team and RSJs for Hazell said the family-owned business will as last year.

We haveaafan wonderful team at AK always of Renault be “I’ve looking at fuelbeen efficiency figures whentrucks the Commercials and everyone works to3a very and it was time to retire an old Euro trucks have been out for a few more weeks, but high standard.

We’re all very us hands-on and workhorse which served really well reported early MPGhas figures were “good” and he passionate about what we do. owner, over the years,” Evenheights hoped they wouldsaid continue to improve further Colin as theWellington. vehicles run“I’d in. heard great things about the new Range T, and we get great back-up and service from our local dealer, Norfolk Truck & Van, who looks after us very well.

“Taking everything into consideration, I “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship decided to put Range T into action.” with MAN, and have done so for many years,” said Dave Hart, national cement logistics & terminals manager. “High on our agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical and we have to know MAN shares that commitment.

“The support we receive from MAN Truck & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these key requirements. Together, we have formed a strong operational partnership.”

Already in service, the new MANs are helping to move the two million tonnes per annum of bulk powder product from Rugby to a number of customers around the UK.

“For me personally, every day is a ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu raised the barsaid this the yearfirm’s – it was tough last Wellington trucks regularly year,a but even tougher this time, though still pull lot of weight – up to 22 tonnes – Hazell and Jefferies Ltd’s main areas of work very enjoyable and not too stressful. around the challenging city streets of include, tarmac surfacing, Civil engineering “We’ll so defiits nitely enterneed againtonext year.

London, be tough, works, skip andvehicles roll-on/roll-off bin hire, as well It’s a great way to the keep us“The on our toes Tand reliable and up to job.

Range has as road planing supply and undertaking largemeetbeen otheron top ITUK dealerships too,” Archer only the road for a couple of weeks, scale road surface dressing contracts for local concluded. but we are The reallyCrown happyEstate, so far.private The drivers authorities, estates are impressed and have said it’s a lovely, and private developers. powerful vehicle that just keeps going.”

The family-owned business was established in 1986 and offers general haulage to the transport and steelworks industries across London and surrounding areas.

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he RAC has reported it saw a major increase in the number of hot weather-related breakdowns on Tuesday, June 30 as the heatwave took hold across Britain.

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According to the Club, cooling systems were up 102 per cent, including an 82 per cent rise in CEMEX will operate its new TGX tractors blown cylinder gaskets. out of its Rugby head cement production plant “The heat has taken its toll on motorists as our patrols dealt with a 92 per cent increase in accidents on the Tuesday, as well as 237 per cent more misfuellings, possibly as a result of people getting hot and bothered at the pumps,” said RAC spokesman, fuel system defects and issued over 1500 Simon Williams. prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel “We also experienced a 66 per cent systems,” the blog said. increase in people locking their keys “We’ve reviewed our sanctions for in the car and a massive 456 per cent defective fuel systems and agreed some uplift in cases of running out of fuel, changes with DfT. The main difference is which we can only put down to more we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions drivers taking to the road to make for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it the most of the weather and possibly continued. running the fuel gauge gauntlet as DVSA said an immediate prohibition will hemissing added.or ineffective fuel cap beresult,” given for RAC said there wasfuel also ancaused unusualby or sealing arrangement; leak 167 per cent jump in vehicle fires, a defect, contaminating the road surface; it pointed out the cause of is or however insecure fuel tank where detachment the increase was unknown. imminent.

W DVSA CRACKS DOWN ON FUEL SPILLS T company’s drivers are using it as a means of monitoring fuel and providing feedback on driving technique. According to Williamson, this means even the company’s five-year-old FH tractor units are still returning in the region of 10 mpg on a similar combination of duties. on the road network, the Department for All the latest FHs, which feature a new livery, Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review are on Volvo’s Gold R&M contract with the the sanctions it issued at the roadside Uptime Assurance package. for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and “Our policy is to use Volvo’s Repair & systems.

Maintenance contracts,” Williamson said. “We Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, have taken out a two-year extension on the including on dual carriageways and original five-year contracts for the ‘Classic’ FHs in motorways, resulting in lane closures and the fleet. We choose to have the Volvos serviced significant delays. at the Wellingborough dealership on Mondays.

DVSA said aside from the obvious risks This suits our operation as it’s a relatively quiet to road safety, it takes an average of five day for us. hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes “We are looking at going 100 per cent Volvo major disruption to traffic. over the next few years. We like Volvo’s reliability “During roadside checks between 2013 and we’re happy the fuel returns,” he2390 to 2014, DVSAwith examiners detected concluded.

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ales of SmartWitness in-cab CCTV cameras have shot up 20 per cent this year as more hauliers seek extra protection to guard against illegal stowaways.

The 360-degree CCTV cameras and sensors can be viewed from the cab and also send text message alerts to the driver’s phone if there is a disturbance involving the lorry when the driver is away from the vehicle.

“We have received an unprecedented number of orders from UK haulage firms who are having to take precautionary measures to prevent illegal immigrants from getting on board their lorries,” said SmartWitness international sales director, Mark Berry.

“With our 360-degree cameras, drivers can see the whole way round their HGV and are alerted immediately on the video screens in their cabs when stowaways are trying to break in. Drivers receive a text message if there is a suspected break-in so they can take immediate preventative action.”

Wakefield, West Yorkshire-based international haulier Brian Yeardley Continental said it fitted SmartWitness cameras to its 51 trucks in part due to the stowaway problem.

“Last year we did over 5000 crossing both ways across the English Channel, and we had a total of five immigrants found in our trailers,” said BYC MD, Kevin Hopper. “Despite record numbers of stowaways trying to get in the UK, we have not had any incidents since fitting the SmartWitness cameras.

“We take serious measures to ensure our vehicles are protected and sealed and our

drivers are fully trained and aware of the immigrant problems in Calais and other ports,” he added. “Our trucks spend 90 per cent of their time in Europe – mainly Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. We constantly try to ensure our drivers’ safety and welfare is protected and stowaways are prevented from getting on board.

“Our drivers are often away for up to eight weeks at a time and it gives me peace of mind knowing that when they are parked up, the cameras are there to help protect them from stowaways and thieves,” Hopper concluded.

BYC MD Kevin Hopper said cameras are helping drivers to tackle the stowaway problem

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cotland’s traffic commissioner Joan Aitken has told a Motherwell haulage company its licence will be revoked after the firm’s director made a series of “gross errors of judgment”.

Her decision follows a public inquiry in March 2015 into the operator’s licence held by Firstline International Ltd. The company, along with director and transport manager, William Lambie, will also be disqualified for two years at the end of this month.

Aitken said: “I consider this to be a case in which were I not to revoke the licence on grounds of loss of repute, as well as the breaches of the licensing undertakings, then I would be undermining the purposes of the licensing regime which are road safety and fair competition.”

During the inquiry, the traffic commissioner heard that Lambie’s driver card was illegally used by another individual on 36 occasions.

The card had been used to disguise periods of driving and duty to avoid complying with the drivers’ hours rules (such as taking a break after 4.5 hours driving).

DVLA records also revealed Lambie did not have the correct entitlement to drive goods vehicles.

Lambie admitted he had not carried out the driving recorded on his card and he knowingly allowed another driver to use it. He did not disclose the identify of the driver to examiners from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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Two drivers, Steven Lambie (from Motherwell) and Scott Henderson (from Pencaitland), who had recorded work in the vehicle after Lambie’s card was used, both denied being the user of any other driver cards.

In evidence to the traffic commissioner, Lambie apologised for allowing his card to be used and said he thought it was better for the journey to be recorded than not at all. He acknowledged this was wrong.

He subsequently disclosed the identity of the driver who had used his card – Craig McDonald.

In a written decision issued after the hearing, Aitken noted: “What is very clear is that neither DVSA nor myself will ever know who actually undertook the driving with Mr William Lambie’s card.”

She said the operator had shown disrespect to the licensing regime and added that Lambie and his company needed a “fallow period” which would allow her to readdress fair competition. Lambie was also disqualified from acting as a transport manager.

Turning to the two drivers, Aitken suspended their professional driving licences for five weeks from July 31.

She said: “This is to reflect the seriousness of the mobile phone offending whilst driving an HGV, and also that the drivers’ hours rules are their to protect them from the consequences of driver fatigue, as well as to protect the rest of us from such consequences.”

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Star Letter MORNING CALL I was pleasantly surprised to receive a phone call the other day from a producer at BBC Radio Scotland. She was preparing a piece in response to a press report which stated only one in four schoolchildren would consider a career as a lorry driver.

The premise was that she wanted me to contribute to a debate on the Morning Call programme and give reasons why young people should enter the road haulage industry.

I burst out laughing and said I might have a problem there.

“Why so?” she enquired.

“Well, massive training costs, poor wages, long (very long) hours coupled to massive responsibility...

Need I go on?”

It must have been a slow news day, as I ended up following a piece on a famous female astrophysicist; nothing if not providing variety. The BBC was set up to inform, educate AND entertain, after all.

After the presenter had given a little preamble about the present driver shortage and youngsters’ reluctance to become HGV drivers,

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While I agree with the comments made by the RHA regarding the current driver shortage, the biggest problem with new driver recruitment and the existing force is wages.

If we are to be considered professionals and are the backbone of the UK economy, then it’s about time we were

I pointed out that when I paid for my own driver training and test in 1979, I got my HGV (now LGV) and PSV (now PCV) licences for under £100. That was a lot of money back then, but proportionately nowhere near the three to four grand required nowadays.

He quickly moved on and asked if my kids would consider it as a career. I had to tell him both my sons are HGV drivers, but only because they joined the Army and have earned their driving spurs in warmer climes. One works for one of the German discount supermarkets, the other works for a company servicing the fresh produce chain to all the retailers. As I work for a major supermarket, we keep the shelves filled between us.

My boys say driving in the UK is so much more relaxed as you are not constantly watching for IEDs and dodging small arms fire.

The discussion went downhill when he started harking back to the romance of the CB radio (lots-a fun in the ’80s, but the airwaves were also populated by some seriously disturbed people), and whether paid a professional income.

Earning less than £10 per hour for our level of expertise and responsibility is nothing more than scandalous.

Not only do we have to endure long hours and nights out away from our families, we also have to put up with poor facilities for overnight parking. We are so far behind other countries in the EU

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being a truck driver was good “for picking up chicks”. I told him it was a family show and, as my wife might be listening, I couldn’t possibly comment.

I didn’t dare mention running bent, night and day stuff which would frighten mere mortals, and recession employment condtions which worked on the principle of “if ye don’t like it, **** off!” People were literally queuing up for your job.

He also asked my views on who the new Top Gear presenter might be, as The Ginger One had not yet been announced as Lord High Panjandrum. I suggested it would help if the new team might be a bit more positive towards HGV drivers than Clarkson et al.

I have since spoken to a number of colleagues who asked me why I didn’t ask this or that question, and I have tried to contact the producer with a view to a longer feature giving serious coverage to these issues. I have not yet received a call back.

That must be my ‘15 minutes of fame’ gone, then.

David Russell Penicuik with motorway services which are HGV-driver friendly.

Basic amenities plus incredibly expensive meals cripple drivers’ expenses during the working week.

The whole industry needs a complete review by Mr Cameron and the Conservative government.

Nigel Ford By email

Since the start of the year, eight cyclists have died in collisions in our capital city, all of which have involved lorries. This is completely unacceptable. Accidents like this are incredibly tragic for the family and friends of the cyclist, as well as harrowing for the HGV drivers and onlookers.

In this day and age, we shouldn’t fear being on our roads - regardless of how we get about.

A death toll should be completely avoidable, with measures in place to keep our road users safe.

Recently, various pro-cycling campaigners have rallied on the government to introduce new 24hour safety guidelines. These are great ideas in theory, especially sideguards on vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, designed to protect cyclists from being dragged under the wheels in the event of a collision, and additional mirrors.

They of course come at a financial cost to haulage firms who do not already have these measures in place (particularly to the smaller haulier), but the alternative of just banning lorries in London is completely nonsensical. Shops, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants and many other businesses would struggle to stay open.

Despite these steps forward, it’s still important to recognise the responsibility lies on both sides.

We’ve all seen the odd cyclist who defies danger, weaving in and out of lanes, and not taking adequate care and attention in congested traffic. I should stress that of course they are the minority of

a population of cyclists who share our roads, and this small proportion does not by any means reflect the whole.

The vast majority of cyclists are unregulated. Cycle laws need to be more robust - whether that’s an insistence on protective headgear or an outright ban on wearing music headphones.

But maybe we could go even so far as introducing cycling licenses and road tests for everyone who is using the road regardless of whether or not they rely on an engine? One group is not more entitled than another to use our networks, so the onus must be on both parties to be as safe and knowledgeable about the dangers of using roads, particularly in busy urban centres.

Pall-Ex is highly committed to exceptionally high standards, whether that’s of customer service or driving ability. We’ve already seen new, strict criteria in place to ensure only the most qualified and reliable members are part of our group - for the benefit of the end customer as well as pedestrians and other road users.

Any steps that reduce the number of fatalities and serious accidents on our roads should be embraced. But, there is not one simple solution to the problem, nor does is it exclusively the duty of the logistics firms. It’s an educational challenge to improve the skills, technology and equipment of all road users - rather than wholly laying the blame at the door of the HGV driver on every occasion.

Kevin Buchanan Group managing director Pall-Ex

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Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

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The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per cent improvement.

The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical driving conditions. The route included single- and dualMark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. carriageway roads. the four demonstrator n this article I look at the future of motoring, particularly as itEach may of affect However, a qualified HGV driver must remain at the wheel at all times, trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total professional drivers. Google and other high tech companies have been so they can take control if something goes wrong. The mere fact that of italmost miles of covered on the day. something might go wrong is a worry, but Daimler are confident that the toying with driverless cars for a while and is only700 a matter time before see our On each trip, the mpg figure was recorded at the end of the day theby winner was Craig Stewart, they become commonplace on our roads. Will this technology also be achievedtechnology will and ultimately reduce accidents lessening the chance of logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray human Stewarterror.

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I was prompted to look at Steven Hinchliffe V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also this subject by an item on the BBC News bhp website a few weeks ago, which enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers.

Will truck drivers become redundant in this brave new world? Of course has been the source for some aspects of my article. feature on page 8 PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food not waste animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & youand say, but completely driverless vehicles are already being used in Let us say that in the above example the accident was fatal. The victims’ Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and low speed situations. Rio Tinto operates over 50 self-drive trucks at its Sleepiness and stress are potential risk factors for truck drivers and relatives would want to claim against the trucking company and may organised. The drivingand experience was fantastic and if the fuel mines inThe Australia, Lockheed Martin has built a range of self-governing accidents are sadly too frequent becausesuperbly of this. Sometimes the new Actros is brilliant. need to start Court proceedings. Either the relatives or the company performance figures are to be believed it will be an unbeatable all-round package.

The previous Actros is a trucks for the US Army. An example of this is the Squad Mission Support consequences can be fatal, perhaps not so much for the truck driver, but for may also wish to bring the software designer and/or programmer into the very good truck but this new one is a huge step forward.”

System, which uses robotic technologies for unmanned transport and the pedestrian or occupants of the smaller vehicle involved in the collision.

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Tel: 01733 353 376 Fax: 01733 557 235 DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE E-mail: sarah.willmott@kelseypb.co.uk This month, due to a lot of interest in the subject, I am looking at the offence of using a vehicle without insurance. The law says that under section 143(1) (a) Road Traffic Act 1988, ‘a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road or other public place unless there is in force in relation to the use of that vehicle by that person, a policy of insurance’.

It goes on to state that under section 145, the policy must be issued by an authorised insurer and must insure for death or bodily injury to any person, or damage to property, caused by, or arising out of, the use of a vehicle on a road in Great Britain – ie, third party insurance.

The legislation for the most common offences about which I tend receive enquiries is section 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This states that users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against thirdparty risks. Specifically that (a) a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road or other public place unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act, and (b) a person must not cause or permit any other person to use a motor vehicle on a road, or other public

place, unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that other person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act. It goes on to state that if a person acts in contravention of the subsection above, then they are guilty of an offence.

There are also additional offences which can arise, namely causing or permitting a person to use a motor vehicle without insurance. So it possible that third parties can also be prosecuted under this legislation, and not just the driver. Offences of causing or permitting the uninsured use of a vehicle should be regarded as being as serious as using a motor vehicle without insurance. Offences of causing or permitting the uninsured use of a vehicle should be regarded as being as serious as using a motor vehicle without insurance.

If we look at Section 143 (3), it becomes clear a statutory defence may be available under certain specific circumstances. Section 143 (3) states a person charged with using a motor vehicle in contravention of this section shall not be convicted if they prove (a) that the vehicle did not belong to them

and was not in their possession under a contract of hiring or of loan; (b) that the individual was using the vehicle in the course of their employment, and that they neither knew nor had reason to believe that there was not in force in relation to the vehicle such a policy of insurance or security as is mentioned above.

The courts take a serious view of offences involving using a vehicle without insurance. The offence is triable in the Magistrates’ Court. It can result in a heavy fine. The Court must endorse and may disqualify. If no there is no disqualification, the court must impose 6-8 points on the licence.

When reflecting upon the seriousness of the offence, the court will consider the effect of aggravating and mitigating factors. Examples of matters which are aggravating factors are where a driver has: never passed test; gave false details; was driving a large goods vehicle or passenger service vehicle etc.; driving for hire or reward. Also any evidence of sustained uninsured use.

Mitigating factors might include: where the responsibility for providing insurance rests with another; a genuine misunderstanding; a recent failure to renew or failure to transfer vehicle details where insurance was previously in existence.

Disclaimer: No information in this column shall be construed as legal advice and information is offered for general information purposes only based on the current law when the article was first written. You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry.

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n addition to recently introducing a heavy-duty bumper for the FH series and Automatic Traction Control for the FMX, Volvo Trucks has announced five new features available for its construction vehicles.

Firstly, the Swedish manufacturer is now offering Dynamic Steering for trucks with dual front axles. In addition to lower turning resistance at low speeds, the steering wheel returns automatically to the straight-ahead position after full lock, cutting out the need for added effort in close-quarter manoeuvring.

Volvo Dynamic Steering was launched in 2013 and consists of an electric motor that compensates for vibration and steering wheel movement while minimising the amount of force needed to steer the truck.

Increased front axle loads are also offered for dual front axles. Heavy-duty trucks with dual front axles increase the maximum technical capacity from 18 to 20 tonnes. On a four-axle truck with a gross weight of 32 tonnes, the

load bed is longer and there is greater flexibility regarding where to place a load, such as gravel in a tipper body. Volvo said higher load capacity above the front axles also permits a greater variety of crane configurations and allows other applications with considerable weight on the front axles.

For operators requiring increased gross combination weights of between 50 and 76 tonnes, Volvo is now offering factory-built fiveaxle 10x4 and 10x6 combinations. The two front axles permit up to 20 tonnes maximum load and the three rear axles can handle up to 36 tonnes. This is also suitable for concrete pumps and large crane trucks that need uniform axle load distribution.

Rear air suspension in combination with driven front axle is now available for FMX, which enables the combination of an air-suspended rear axle with a driven front axle to boost ride comfort for trucks with all-wheel drive. It also offers ground clearance of at least 300 mm.

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he wholesale price of diesel was cheaper than petrol for the entire month of June, but motorists are still paying 3p a litre more at the pumps.

According to the RAC’s Fuel Watch report for June, the price of diesel has become the ‘elephant in the room’ with wholesale prices 1-3p a litre lower than petrol – yet the average price of a litre of diesel is 120p, compared to 117p for petrol.

While some retailers have closed the gap between petrol and diesel on the forecourt, more closely reflecting wholesale prices, very few – if any – have moved their diesel price below petrol.

In fact, the vast majority of retailers continue to keep a significant gap between the two fuels with diesel often 5p a litre more expensive.

The latter group, said the RAC, may be operating on wafer thin margins on petrol to remain competitive, and trading this off against bigger margins on diesel to balance the books.

“The retail price of diesel has almost become a taboo subject despite 2.4bn litres being sold in May, compared to just 1.5bn litres of petrol,” said RAC fuel spokesman, Simon Williams. “While there are twice as many petrol cars on the road, the increase in diesel usage shown in government

RAC said motorists and hauliers are being ripped off by artificially high diesel prices at the pumps

statistics and the new car sales figures – which show more than 50 per cent of cars and light commercial vehicles leaving the showroom are powered by diesel – confirm we are increasingly relying on diesel for both business and private use.

“Not only are diesel drivers now being demonised due to the increasing concerns over harmful nitrogen dioxide and particulate emissions, they are consistently having to pay a premium for their fuel,” he added. “And all this comes after years in which the taxation system has encouraged motorists to buy low carbon dioxide emitting vehicles. This has led to a big take-up of small fuel-efficient diesel vehicles by motorists believing their choice of vehicle was good for the environment, as well as their pocket.

“While retailers are obviously free to choose how much they charge for petrol and diesel, we believe motorists deserve to be treated fairly – and that means forecourt prices that reflect the wholesale market.”

The RAC’s Fuel Watch report shows the price of diesel should drop by around 5p a litre in the coming weeks based on lower wholesale prices, although the motoring organisation said it had monitored prices throughout June and saw little to no forecourt price change, so it had little hope of the saving being passed on.

“Essentially, what is required is a fundamental rebalance of pricing in the retail fuel market,” Williams said. “We need greater transparency and a fairer pricing model for both petrol and diesel.

We realise that with more and more forecourts shutting up shop every month, fuel retailing may not be as profitable as it once was. But there seems to be a clear intention to make more money from a higher diesel price, while at the same time being seen to maintain a lower petrol price.”

June saw fuel prices maintain an even keel for motorists as a result of oil prices staying flat and the pound remaining stable. The average price of a litre of petrol was 117p (14p cheaper than 12 months ago), and diesel was 120.75p (15p cheaper). Both have gone up since the early February average price lows of 106p for unleaded and 113p for diesel.

Volvo’s new tech increases options for construction operators

Finally, customers who specify drum brakes for operation in dusty or wet conditions can also spec Volvo’s Electronic Brake System (EBS), including Hill Start Aid. Engine braking and retarder are integrated, and EBS in combination with drum brakes also offers access to Volvo Dynamic Steering (not with drive to the front wheels) and more efficient

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“We want to be the leading brand in the construction segment, just as we are in long haul,” said Ricard Fritz, vice president Volvo Trucks Brand. “These new features in combination with our completely updated product range clearly sets a new standard for what a construction truck can deliver.”

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The vehicle wears the logo of Island Sustainable Heat & Power (iSHP), a recently launched offshoot of Cowes-based Clarke’s Mechanical, an established supplier and installer of wood chip and wood pellet boilers. iSHP reckons its flexible FUSO Canter has won it more work The Canter 9C18 chassis arrived via Mercedes-Benz dealer Sparshatts of Kent. Its restricted. bodywork, meanwhile, was sourced through As well as installing biomass systems for Hooklift Solutions of Davenham, Cheshire, the which it supplies locally sourced wood chip UK agent for French company Transmanut, in addition to wood pellets, iSHP offers solar Europe’s largest supplier of biomass delivery heating and hot water, heat recovery and systems. collection, and wind energy services.

An increasingly popular alternative fuel The company’s first truck is powered source to heating oil and LPG, wood pellets by a range-topping 175 bhp commonmust conform to strict rules regarding calorific rail engine which drives through a fully value and maximum ash content. They must automated DUONIC dual-clutch transmission. also be fed pneumatically into the customer’s Factory-installed optional features include air storage silo or bunker by a tanker equipped conditioning, a 62 kW transmission PTO which with dust extraction and certified ‘charge by powers the pneumatic discharge equipment, weight’ equipment. and 24V provision for the weighing system.

Clarke’s mechanical director, Simon Transmanut’s compact and non-pressurised Clarke, identified an opportunity to provide body, meanwhile, can be loaded by shovel, his customers on the Isle of Wight with a conveyor or direct from a silo. cost-effective wood pellet delivery service. He “We’re delighted with the Canter, which is approached Hooklift Solutions, but its smallest very easy to drive and performing exactly as previous tanker – a 16-tonner with nine-tonne we’d hoped it would,” Simon Clarke said. “It’s pellet capacity – was too big. allowed us to offer new customers a complete The 7.5-tonne FUSO Canter was also service, which now comprises fuel supplies discounted because the projected maximum as well as installation and servicing of their load of 3.5 tonnes of pellets was deemed boilers.” insufficient.

The new vehicle is also winning the firm The new 8.55-tonne Canter, however, has new work. “We’re picking up orders from the 6.0-tonne allowance of a typical 10-tonne customers who relied previously on deliveries truck, which allows it to carry of 4.5 tonnes of of fuel from large companies based on the pellets. It also offers the agility of the similarlymainland. They have to send big tankers sized 7.5-tonne model, which is beneficial over, but this raises access issues and means for operation on the island’s rural lanes and they can’t match us in terms of flexibility of at customers’ premises where access is service,” he concluded.

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IVECO INVITES DRIVERS TO HELP CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY 10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 veco is calling on drivers, hauliers, enthusiasts dedicated to the anniversary. Entries close on and employees past and present from around the November 30, 2015. world to join in its 40th anniversary celebrations “Iveco brought together five great companies into by contributing to a special book sharing moments one global brand, which boasted more than 150 from the company’s four decades of building Ivecoyears of combined experience,” said Stuart Webster, badged vehicles. managing director of Iveco in the UK and Ireland.

The Italian company was formed in 1975 by the “Since the very first Iveco vehicle rolled off the union of five brands – Magirus-Deutz, Fiat Industrial production line, our models have gone on to travel Vehicles, Lancia Special Vehicles, Unic and OM. The many millions of miles by our customers’ sides. company has sold millions of vehicles around the That’s why we are reaching out to everyone who has world in more than 160 countries. been touched by Iveco, and inviting them to help tell To help celebrate its special birthday, Iveco has our 40-year story.” set-up a dedicated website at www.iveco40.com, Iveco is also marking the anniversary with a published in 14 languages, and is encouraging special video on its YouTube channel at https:// people to share their Iveco stories in pictures youtu.be/XwSoJzxHoVs which recounts some of the or videos. Every week, the contribution with biggest events in the company’s history. the most votes on the website will be featured Key moments include new vehicle launches on the homepage and shared across Iveco’s and technological innovations, as well as major social networking platforms, before thewinners top 40of RTITB training sponsorship deals withTruckers some ofstar, the Lisa mostKelly. famous The four flank Ice Road are selected to be published in a special book sporting teams in the world.

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In theofearly 1990s, Iveco The lucky winners 35 hours of periodic supplied a heavy truck training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie to popular TV series Baker, from Kent, andChallenge Michael Currie, from Anneka Essex.

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TRUCKFEST SOUTH WEST & WALES

Here’s our pick of the best show trucks present at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern on the weekend of July 4-5

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ransport and logistics specialist recruiter Driver Hire has been nationally recognised at the 2015 bfa HSBC ‘Franchisor of the Year’ Awards, collecting this year’s Silver Award.

An award winner in 2006 and 2012, Driver Hire has been a bfa finalist in nine out of the last 10 years. ”It’s wonderful for our business to be recognised Driver Hire picked up the silver award for Franchisor of in this way,” said Driver the Year at the bfa HSBC ceremony Hire’s chief exec, Chris Chidley. “Of course, record trading in both of the last two years, the ultimate proof of success lies in the which saw 20 per cent year-on-year turnover trading record and profitability of individual increases. That speaks volumes about our franchisees. The Driver Hire network is business model – and the quality of a Driver seeing strong growth in 2015, building on Hire franchise.”

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The War & Peace Revival One of the largest military vehicle spectaculars in the world at the Folkestone Racecourse, Kent www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk

Truckfest South East See the South East’s best vehicles at the Kent Showground, Detling www.truckfest.co.uk

August 1-2, 2015 Truckfest Scotland Trucks galore at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh www.truckfest.co.uk

Truckfest North West Truckfest comes to the North West in this new show at the Cheshire Showground, Knutsford www.truckfest.co.uk

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Wessex Truck Show Third outing for this fine new truck show in taking place in Yeovil, Somerset www.wessextruckshow.co.uk

Gathering of the Griffin Scania trucks galore at this show taking place at the Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, Ipswich. www.facebook.com/griffin. gathering

August 8-9, 2015 Silverstone Truck Festival Truck racing, monster trucks, show vehicles and a whole lot more at this high-octane event held at the Silverstone Circuit in Towcester. www.silverstone.co.uk

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he managing director of South Wales haulier CJ Bird has secured a sponsorship deal with DAF Trucks to support his foray into off-road car racing.

Motor racing enthusiasts at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed saw firm MD Chris Bird in his Milner R5 off-road car. Competing in the All Wheel Drive Club (AWDC) championship, Bird is current leader in the 2015 championship on the back of success in 2014 – winning the AWDC championship, the Welsh Hillrally and the Scottish Hillrally.

A family-run haulage company based in Llantrisant, South Wales, CJ Bird was one of the UK’s first hauliers to take delivery of a Euro 6 DAF XF tractor unit. The company now has five DAF XF Super Space Cabs and 15 DAF rigids from 18 to 26 tonnes – all supplied by local DAF dealer Watts Truck & Van Cardiff.

CJ Bird’s heavy truck fleet is made up of XF tractor units, many with Super Space Cabs, and CF rigids at various weights. The company’s distribution services focus on the food packaging sector, medical supplies and exhibition equipment – in the UK, and overseas where it relies on DAF’s renowned European back-up service, ITS. “I’m absolutely delighted to have DAF Trucks on board,” said Bird. “Watts Truck & Van have been brilliant too, both in respect of my off-road racing ambitions and especially in supporting my truck fleet.

“Every haulier knows how good DAFaid is,” he said, “and it’s certainly a well-oiled machine. But it’s the people at dealer level, and the service support I receive from Watts

September 19-20, 2015

October 3-4, 2015 Truckfest Original The ‘original’ Truckfest returns to the Newark Showground, Newark www.truckfest.co.uk

August 15-16, 2015 Truckfest Ireland Show vehicles, monster trucks and more at Balmoral Park, Lisburn www.truckfest.co.uk

September 5-6, 2015 Shropshire Truck Show Family-friendly truck extravaganza at the Oswestry Showground www.shropshiretruckshow.co.uk

BTRA Truck Racing Event s July 25-26, D onington August 8-9, Si lverstone September 19 -20, Snetterto n October 10-1 1, Pembrey November 78, Brands Hatch

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Bird boss’s off-road exploits are now backed by DAF Trucks sponsorship Truck & Van, that make sure my trucks are on the road earning money – and which allows me the luxury of racing around the countryside in my Milner R5!

“This sport needs big-name sponsors, and to have DAF Trucks behind me is also a positive step for the AWDC.”

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OPERATING ADVICE John Peers is an independent commercial vehicle specialist insurance broker with clients throughout the UK, from owner-drivers to international fleet operators. Contact John on 01978 758226 or 07957 403684, email john@johnpeers.com or follow him on twitter @HonestbrokerJP

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While I do not know of any specific insurance company that offers a set discount for vehicles fitted with cameras, it would probably be in any case a situation of, say, 10 per cent off the premium. You could find your current insurers are the most competitive without offering any extra discount.

However, there is absolutely no question that having cameras fitted to your vehicle(s) will undoubtedly save you money in the long term, if not in the short term as well. Being able to prove your innocence in an accident by video proof is obviously the very best of defences, and if it results in claims not being made against you, the cost of having the cameras fitted will pay for itself time after time.

Just a point to mention is that the price you have been quoted seems a little high, as I certainly know of a company who will supply the equipment for around £800 – and for anyone who has their system fitted, we provide a discount off their current insurer’s premium when transferred to us as brokers.

All insurance companies have different criteria, but you would expect an insurer to take the view that as long as the employer – ie, the policyholder – has taken every possible step to ensure all material facts including convictions, accidents, claims etc have been disclosed, then a claim would be settled. It is therefore essential you have stated in your drivers’ contract of employment that they have a duty to disclose such material facts and that they have signed the contract in front of you as the employer.

Up until recently, it was a condition of most fleet insurers’ terms that a copy of the paper section of the driver’s licence be obtained and kept on the employee’s file at least once a year. However, now that the paper part of the licence is no longer produced by the DVLA, fleet operators will presumably need to register through the DVLA to be immediately advised of a driver’s convictions. Of course, while fleet insurers have systems in place due to the number of drivers employed within a fleet policy, exactly the same duty to disclose criteria exists even if you only employ one or two drivers.

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Is it true that more white vans are stolen than any other vehicle? And if so, is this why insurance companies ask what colour your van is when they quote? Are we paying more insurance than if the van was blue or red?

Good question – and in theory, if it is true that more white vans are stolen than any other colour, then surely you should be paying more for your insurance, just like young drivers pay more than older drivers. Thieves will take the most popular makes and models for engine parts etc or the goods they are carrying. They will also be attracted to vehicles which are not as noticeable, which are likely to be the main reasons why white vans – especially Ford Transits, for example – may well be at least one of the most likely to be thief attractive.

A couple of interesting statistics are that signwritten vehicles and ones with personalised registration numbers are much lower on the thief attractive list for obvious reasons, as they are much more likely to be recognised by friends and family of the owner immediately after being stolen. So maybe the computer systems used to quote for van insurance also make allowance in some instances for signwritten or personalised-plated vehicles.

MAN TGX XXL heavy hauler

This large-format, glossy hardcover book offers readers a superb look back at the golden age of Danish and Scandinavian road haulage. Focusing on the trucks at work during the 1980 and 1990s, the book takes a close look at the most popular vehicles of the era - including Volvo’s F-series, Scania’s 2and 3-series and DAF’s 2800 and 95 series.

Denekamp Vol 1 weighs in at 200 pages and offers a large selection of photographs to bring things to life - in fact, over 500 highquality shots are included. The text is also in English, and it’s exclusively available through the Truckmodel.nl web shop.

Denekamp Vol 1 Author: Reinder Meijer, Mario Van Lint Publisher: Truckmodel.nl Web: www.truckmodel.nl ISBN: 978-90-823677-1-3 Price: €42.50

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Manufacturer: WSI Collectibles Web: www.search-impex.co.uk Price: £103 (inc VAT & delivery)

Promotional model truck specialist Search Impex has released a new 1:50 scale MAN TGX XXL 8x4 tractor unit with ballast box in its Haulage Heavyweights series.

The top-quality model is finished in the livery of McIntosh Heavy Logistics, a subsidiary of Scottish operator McIntosh Plant Hire (Aberdeen) Ltd. The model is strictly limited to 155 pieces, so heavy haulage truck collectors should get in quick if they’d like to snap one up.

THE BIG

Available from: Firebox Web: www.firebox.com Price: £34.99

You may not be surprised to learn this friendlyfaced box of tricks was designed in Japan, but under its rather innocent visage sits a whopping 6000 mAh battery that, when fully charged, can re-juice your smartphone up to 2.5 times.

Small enough to fit in a pocket, it offers two USB connections so you can charge two devices at once. It also packs enough grunt to recharge tablet computers and digital cameras.

Driver’s first aid kit Manufacturer: TachPro Web: www.tachpro.com Price: £12.50

This kit has been put together with HGV drivers in mind and offers bandages, gauzes, platers, scissors and more to treat a wide range of ailments at the scene of an injury. Conforming to all regulations governing first aid kits suitable for carriage in commercial vehicles, the kit can either be supplied in standard first aid box, or in a three-sided zip bag.

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DVLA FLAGS UP HAULIERS FACE SOARING BRITISH LICENCES STOWAWAY FINES

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auliers have been hit with fines of £12.4 million for illegal stowaways, according to new figures.

They are subject to fines of up to £2000 for each person found travelling illegally into the UK – whether the driver is aware of the stowaway’s presence or not.

The latest Home Office figures shows a four-fold increases in total fines to £4.2 million a year.

Since the new rules were introduced in 2008, £12.4 million in fines have been handed out – and it is anticipated hauliers will face a further increase this year due to record numbers of stowaways congregating at key ports, such as Calais.

More than 350 stowaways were caught in just four hours in the peak of the congestion during the strike which forced the closure of the Port of Calais at the end of June.

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he DVLA has announced that all photocard licences issued in England, Scotland and Wales will now carry the Union Jack Flag alongside the existing European Union flag.

The new rules came into effect on July 6, and the changes apply to all new and replacement licences issued to British drivers.

Existing licences in circulation before that date remain valid and will not be recalled.

“Our flag is recognised and respected around the world and is something which British people take pride in,” said transport

minister, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon. “I am delighted to see it featured on driving licences. We are bringing the country together. Adding our national flag to British driving licences is a true celebration of one nation Britain.”

The European Union flag has been displayed on full driving licences since photocards first came into use in July 1998.

More than 132 million photocard licences have been issued since they were introduced.

DVLA said it issued more than 10.4 million licences in 2014.

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OWNER DRIVERS DISCLAIMER

Full and part loads available for flats, tauts to and from most parts of the UK. Trailer hire, Workshop and vehicle maintenance services available.

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OWNER DRIVERS OWNER DRIVERS Gregory Distribution Ltd is an independent company based in the West Country providing logistics services to a wide range of customers. We have full-time, dedicated tractiononly, distribution work available to reliable owner-drivers with 44 tonne-plated units within the M62 corridor; an ADR licence would also be an advantage. Regular payment is guaranteed and fuel facilities would be available once established.

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